Porter, Katherine Anne: 1890-1980
The Jilting of Granny Weatherall, 1930 - Information about the Book
- General Information
- Porter juxtaposes life and death, and old age and youth, so that each emphasizes the other. The story acknowledges the fear and sadness that comes with death and old age, but also makes a point of emphasizing all of the rich experiences of life that come before death.
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- Facts
- This short story is part of the collection "Flowering Judas and Other Stories"
- Character List
- Character Analysis
- The character of Granny Weatherall
- Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
- Analysis
- Themes
- Religious Symbols
- Articles
- Interpretation: "Katherine Anne Porter wrote a story filled with a very believable and genuine protagonist that resonates with many because of her flaws. She is a feisty, independent woman that keeps things orderly in the midst of chaos."
- Social Views of Death in “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall”
- Female Strength: "Even when Granny is abandoned by God in her dying moments, she is able to pick herself up and die with dignity." September 15, 2022
- Discussion of "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"
- The Message: "Expecting God to claim and confirm her at the end of her life, and failing to receive the sign that he will do so, Granny responds in a manner typical of all her years: Albeit grievingly and sorrowfully, she takes charge of the light once again, blowing it out with the last of her own life’s breath." March 30, 2024
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